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Aug 20, 2014 - 1 min read

Hands-On Woodblock Printing

Making Japanese handicraft at Kyoto Handicraft Center

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My completed woodblock print of a 'Maiko' (apprentice Geisha).

'Equipments' of woodblock printing

Basic introduction to woodblock printing prior to starting.

Interior of Kyoto Handicraft Center - workshop area

Water-based paint to be spread over the woodblock.

Carved woodblock of Maiko (apprentice Geisha)

An woodblock print of Heian Shrine

Make your own incense bag!

Dorei (clay doll) that one can paint with watercolour.

9 different traditional Japanese handicraft workshops available at Kyoto Handicraft Center.

Widely appreciated at art galleries and museums across Japan, woodblock prints boast a popular culture that has gained popularity since the Edo period (1603 – 1867). The Kyoto Handicraft Center allows you a hands-on experience of creating your own woodblock prints. With 6 woodblocks to complete for each print, one can easily complete the artwork with the guidance of an instructor. Making your own woodblock prints is a fun activity and the end products can be special souvenirs for family or friends. Besides woodblock printing, Kyoto Handicraft Center also offers 8 other types of traditional Japanese handicrafts. Reservation is generally not required unless you are travelling in a large group.

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Karen Zheng

By Karen Zheng

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Kim Bergström

Kim Bergström 2 years ago

I've been to the handicraft center but I didn't see this! It's such a great place to visit.

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